SAMOA SWIM SERIES 2015

Welcome to SSS 2015 Swims. The Samoa Series is attracting a lot of attention among open water swimmers for the exciting programme of swims, official and unofficial, and all the extra activities around the Series. There is much more to the Samoa Series than the official “3 great swims in 3 days”. From the grand opening of the Series with a march through town behind the Samoa Police band leading the parade to the closure of the Series with the Prize Giving on a balmy South Pacific evening this is one holiday that you will look back on with very warm feelings.
The big attraction in 2015 is the introduction of two new swims on the big island of Savai’i. For the first time two of the swims will be held in Faga and Manase with an overnight stay at Tanu Beach Fales and other accommodation on the north coast of Savai’i. The third and final swim is at the award winning Sinalei Reef Resort in Upolu.
In addition to the three official swims there are the unofficial swims either side of the Series to cater for those who arrive before the series and those who stay after the series. There are also the School visits where swimmers and supporters get to exchange gifts with the local schools. This is a much valued part of the Series. Then there are the side-tours and the sense of community that develops amongst the travellers from far and wide as we travel together in the local buses to event sites. Lifelong friendships are formed in Samoa with fellow swimmers. We look forward to hosting you in 2014.
The value does not end there – we are again putting on the Pacific Open Water Challenge (10km and 5km challenge – total time over two distances over two days) to precede the Series.
For 2015 we have also bundled the Warrior Race together with the Swim Series (Half Iron Distance & Beat the Heat). This is to meet the demand by swimmers who want to participate in Samoa’s premier triathlon as well as in the Swim Series. This means that you can really get your money’s worth in one trip by participating in all three events in the space of 9 days: the Warrior Race, Pacific Open Water Challenge and the official Samoa Swim Series.

Official Swims
The Pacific Open Water Challenge was added to the schedule in the 2013 Series to cater for the serious long distance swimmers.
Pacific Open Water 10km - Monday 3 August, 2015
Samoa’s 10km event kicks off the Swim Series week. We start with the longest swim at the Sheraton Aggie Greys Resort by the airport.
Pacific Open Water 5km - Tuesday 4 August, 2015
This is a truly Open water point to point swim in Falefa Bay. It starts at the remote village of Sauano at the foot of Mt Fao, second tallest peak in Upolu, to Falefa village 5kms away. The drive to the start offers some amazing views across Falefa Bay.

SSS Swim 1: Thurs, 6 AugustFAGA, SAVAI'I, 10.30AM
The Faga lagoon 10kms from the Savai’i wharf at Salelologa is one of the most colourful lagoons in all of the South Pacific. We are swimming here in the crystal clear waters of the huge Faga lagoon. The swim is a point to point swim. After this swim, we move on to Manase for our accommodation for the night. The Family Swim dash will take place here as well as the first of the Team’s Relay.
Extra:
1. Kids & Family 400m swim (Manase)
2. Teams Relay (400 x 400) – PM at Manase / Tanu Beach Fales. This dash will take place in the late afternoon – starts and finishes at Jane’s Bar

2 / 4kms

SSS Swim 2: Friday, 7 AugustFAGAMALO TO MANASE, 9.30AM
The second swim is on the north coast of Savai’i at Fagamalo. In this remote area are some of Samoa’s best beaches. The swim is point to point. It starts at the Le Lagoto Resort at Fagamalo, to Tanu Beach Fales at Manase. The swim takes you through the Fagamalo lagoon to Open Water to the Manase lagoon. We will add an extra triangle in the Open Water for the long distance 4km swim.
Extra: (these events are held before breakfast)
1.Family Dash – Kids & Beginners, 200m / 400m
2. Teams Relay – 600 x 600 relay
Distance: Long and Short.

2.5 / 4kms

SSS Swim 3: Saturday, 8 AugustSINALEI REEF RESORT 10.30AM
The final swim of the Series is back at the Sinalei Reef resort on Upolu. This is a great site with a Resort finish. This is also a point to point swim from Mulivai Beach to the Sinalei beach. Add an optional Resort lunch buffet at the end of this swim.
1. Teams Relay is first before the Swim
2. Kids & Beginners 200/400m Swim follows the swim

2 / 4kms

WELCOME

Hon Tuilaepa Sailele MalielegaoiPrime Minister of Samoa /
Minister for Tourism / President of
the Samoa Swimming Federation
I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Government of Samoa, the Samoa Swimming Federation and the people of Samoa to warmly welcome swimmers and your family and friends traveling to the Samoa Swim Series >